Ayushmann Khurrana polishes his direction skills in Madras Cafe

Did you know that besides acting and crooning, Ayushmann Khurrana has a third quality also? The actor recently worked as assistant director to Shoojit Sircar for Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, JA Entertainment and Rising Sun Films’ Madras Café. The actor was in Kochi for ten days when he assisted Sircar on a crucial dramatic scene that had John Abraham, Siddharth Basu and a few others. Though Ayushmann was keen on assisting the director through the entire schedule, his professional commitments didn't permit him to do so. However as soon as his calendar opened up, he caught the first flight to Kochi to assist Sircar. Exclaimed Sircar, “During Vicky Donor, Ayushmann had told me that if the film tanked and he didn’t get any work thereafter he would assist me. But the film worked and he became a star. However to get a better hang of direction he did join us for a few days on the sets of Madras Café and proved to be a talented assistant”. Observed Ayushmann, “I wish, I could be there for all 40 days of the Madras Café shoot. Shoojit has a fabulous set up. It was fascinating to see actors from a different point of view. Hope this experience results in making me a better actor.” Madras Café is scheduled to release on 23 August, 2013.